A Great Start
伟大的起点
Synopsis
An episode from the life of a metallurgical plant collective. Lu Zhong-kui, an advanced worker appointed as head of the smelting shop, initiates the re-equipment of the open-hearth furnace. The plant director and some specialists warn him that the furnace, built by Americans, is operating at maximum capacity. However, many refer to the experience of the Soviet people and support Lu. And then an accident occurs: steel bursts out of the furnace... This episode is full of drama, as is the entire story about the selfless and persistent struggle of a worker-promoter to fulfill the state plan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ke Zhang
- Screenplay & Story
- Mingzhi Ai
- Original Score
- Huang Yijun
- Original Title
- 伟大的起点
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ke Zhang
Mingzhi Ai
Huang Yijun
Huang Shaofen
Department Leadership Roster
Ke Zhang
Director
Huang Shaofen
Director of Photography
Mingzhi Ai
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Great Start
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What is A Great Start about?
An episode from the life of a metallurgical plant collective. Lu Zhong-kui, an advanced worker appointed as head of the smelting shop, initiates the re-equipment of the open-hearth furnace. The plant director and some specialists warn him that the furnace, built by Americans, is operating at maximum capacity. However, many refer to the experience of the Soviet people and support Lu. And then an accident occurs: steel bursts out of the furnace... This episode is full of drama, as is the entire story about the selfless and persistent struggle of a worker-promoter to fulfill the state plan.
Who directed A Great Start?
A Great Start was directed by Ke Zhang.
Who stars in A Great Start?
The principal cast of A Great Start includes Zhang Fa, Huada Tang, Chen Tianguo, Jin Yan, Gao Zheng.
When was A Great Start released and how long is it?
A Great Start was released in 1955 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for A Great Start?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Great Start was composed by Huang Yijun.